AssuraMed, the parent company of Independence Medical and Edgepark Medical Supplies, is one of the fastest growing companies in region and the industry leader in home-delivered, disposable medical supplies. We specialize in providing diabetes, ostomy, wound care, urological, enteral, respiratory and incontinence products to patients nationwide. With a workforce exceeding 1,000 and sales exceeding $700M annually, our success is driven by strong customer commitment, highly ethical operating practices and an unrelenting focus on continuous improvement.

Founded in 1928, Edgepark Medical Supplies is the industry leader in the home delivery of disposable medical products addressing a diverse set of rapidly growing chronic disease market segments. We are relentlessly committed to providing our customers with the resources to live their best life by offering the widest breadth of products, an extensive network of insurance coverage and excellent customer service. Accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Program) since 1999, we have received a total of eight commendations during that time.

The Prior Authorization Representative is responsible for obtaining verbal/hard copy authorizations for all insurance companies that require the authorization prior to shipment and claim payment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Calling insurance companies to ensure that the supplies ordered are approved and anauthorization or referral is given.  The prior authorization representative mustensure the following:
• Ensure verbal/hard copy authorizations for all insurance companies that require the authorization prior to shipment and claim payment are obtained.
• The authorization number or name of the person giving the auth/referral must be entered into Release CMN Prior .
• Authorization/referrals must be obtained and entered in prior authorization comments .
• If an authorization/referral is not obtained prior to ship date, the patient must be notified that order is delayed.  Comments pertaining to conversation must be documented in special comments and prior authorization comments.  Patients must be notified of any progress or problems.
• Assist in team projects when needed.

Ideal candidates for this position must be detail oriented, organized and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. On-site training is provided.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

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